Earn $100 an Hour as a Court Interpreter

[@soulmorales5488]

In CA listening to translation videos Grew up visiting Brownsville. Wonderful life story.

[@TexanTranslation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aliciatavizon001]

Your tutorial is very awesome. I am waiting for California to start scheduling written tests. I am starting with court reporting in January and as soon as court interpreter apportionment start I will schedule myself. I am also taking law in college to get more familiar with the whole language. I thank you again.

[@TexanTranslation]

That's a great plan! How's it going so far?

[@carlosmauriciorodriguezcon9749]

Awesome Video , full of great advice ; I am in Bogota Colombia and right now working as Consecutive Interpreter from here from home in Bogota and taking calls from the States and looking forward to become a Court Interpreter

[@TexanTranslation]

Glad to help, Carlos Mauricio! Best of luck with that.

[@kristinemancillas8242]

Thank you for putting this video on. I want to be a court interpreter too. So videos like this are so very helpful.

[@TexanTranslation]

Glad to help!

[@AssolLucie]

Thank you a lot for your sharings. I am learning to be interpreter and your experiences do help me very much. Thank you also for speaking slowly so that I can better understand the points. Please keep posting about being interpreter :)

[@TexanTranslation]

You're very welcome! Best of luck with your career.

[@anahipadilla3677]

hilarious situation with the poem... this is great advice for an aspiring interpreter. thank you.

[@TexanTranslation]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@elizabethcervantes3957]

I just found your channel. I’m very interested in becoming a court interpreter. However; the one thing that comes to mind is to not being able to find jobs for it. I live in the outskirts of the Houston. Thank you for sharing this video, it is very informative!!!

[@TexanTranslation]

You're welcome! Is your other language Spanish?

[@elizabethcervantes3957]

@@TexanTranslation Yes, my language is Spanish.

[@janetsierra9638]

Hi, your video is very insightful thank you. I am bilingual my 1st language is Spanish. I am finishing up my BA in modern language and culture(Spanish )with a minor in legal studies.

[@TexanTranslation]

It sounds like you're going to be well prepared to interpret Spanish-English. Good luck!

[@ReneBarcena7]

Marco, thank you so much! This video was very informative and useful. 🙏🏼✨

[@TexanTranslation]

You're so welcome!

[@rebeccasanchez1751]

I don't see the links mentioned for study material. Thank you!

[@FlyinDogRecords]

I don't see links to the things that were discussed.

[@wolandmargarita]

Good job, Marco.

[@rebeccasanchez1751]

Is interpreting really going to be used in the future? With AI available? I am very interested but worried after all the effort that it may not even be useful if they can get AI to interpret instead of a person.

[@elhamsadat7287]

Fantastic video! Are you willing to mentor or study buddying a Farsi/DariEnglish interpreter in Austin?

[@TexanTranslation]

Yes, actually. We were just talking about this yesterday. Give me an email! [e-mail]

[@sandramendez1213]

Is there a age limit you suggest not to start?

[@TexanTranslation]

No, age is much less important than motivation and effort. But be aware that this is an intense mental activity that relies on short and long-term memory, so the health of your brain is a factor.

[@niks.509]

Great video!….I’m a newbie as an Interpreter. Q: I m an independent contractor, an agency want me to sign a contract that includes No Solicitation under “No Conflict of Interest Covenants “ , …….Does this mean we can not accept other contracts from different agencies? How is this work? Do all interpretation agencies require independent contractors or freelancer to sign the contract like this? I don’t think I can live on the EVENTUAL assignment from one agency if sign the contract. Please advise….Thank you very much.

[@TexanTranslation]

Thanks! No, you don't have to commit to only work for one agency. If they put that in a contract, run away! But it is common for them to ask you not to solicit their clients directly. Meaning, they send you to interpret at a certain office and you whisper on your way out, "Call me directly next time and I'll work cheaper." That's unethical.

[@rockyace7227]

I live in Crowley Texas..i graduated high school. No college..i am fluent in Spanish. I would like to take the first step and begin this career as an interpreter. What advice can you give me. Muchas gracias. Thank you very much.

[@TexanTranslation]

Cool! I would sign up for some kind of course to get basic training: texantranslation.com/education

[@SoriaSanchezClan]

I’m in California what’s the fastest way I can become a Spanish interpreter

[@TexanTranslation]

Sorry, but I don't know anything about the California situation.

[@marcocarbajal9299]

How much do you charge for a full day trial, Marco? Out of curiosity. Thank you

[@TexanTranslation]

$980. You're welcome!

[@Charlie-pd1wv]

Thanks for the vid, can you tell me what I can expect to make yearly? Thanks!

[@TexanTranslation]

You're welcome. It depends on a lot of variables: which language(s) you work in, where you live, whether you're staff or freelance, how aggesively you market, whether you offer related language services like transcription-translation, and how long you've been doing it. I would guess the average, full-time, freelance, Spanish, master licensed court interpreter is making $60,000 a year.

[@Charlie-pd1wv]

@@TexanTranslation Ok, cool. Thanks for the quick reply!

[@1rojevilla]

How do I get certified for court , medical and education settings?

[@TexanTranslation]

It depends what country and state you live in.

[@natalieharquail4845]

Can you make a living as an interpreter? Can I get your email to send you some other questions?

[@TexanTranslation]

Yes, depending on your languages, credentials, initiative and location. [e-mail]

[@miaperez7964]

How to charge the court of I’m independent?

[@TexanTranslation]

I'm sorry, Mía, but I don't understand the question.